How far is Black Mountain, NC from Woodfin, NC?
The driving distance from Black Mountain, NC to Woodfin, NC is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Black Mountain and Woodfin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Mountain and Woodfin.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Montreat Road
61 m · 10 sec · Montreat Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1763 ft · 52 sec · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1325 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Billy Graham Freeway
4.6 mi · 6 min · Billy Graham Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25
787 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Merrimon Avenue
32 m · 5 sec · Merrimon Avenue
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Turn straight
77 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Take the ramp right
1885 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Woodfin
1100 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
101 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Elk Mountain Road
925 ft · 31 sec · Elk Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
665 ft · 34 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Cottage Street
41 m · 6 sec · Cottage Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cottage Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Mountain and Woodfin.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Broadway Street
Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Black Mountain and Sunny near Woodfin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Black Mountain to Woodfin?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Black Mountain and 9.4 miles from Woodfin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.61 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Black Mountain and Sunny near Woodfin.
Stop Ideas Near Wilson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilson.
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Clemson
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Black Mountain and Woodfin. Straight-line distance: 14.69 mi (23.64 km).
#1 Black Mountain
Town in North Carolina, USA
| Population | 8,256 |
| Coordinates | 35.6179000, -82.3212300 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodfin
City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America
| Population | 6,679 |
| Coordinates | 35.6334400, -82.5820700 |
| Altitude | 645 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodfin (-82.58207, 35.63344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.61 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $3.15 | $6.31 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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